Find buses to Cork

The principal bus station in Cork is the Cork City Bus Station, also known as Parnell Place Bus Station. As the name suggests, the station is located at Parnell Place behind the Merchants Quay Shopping Centre, along the banks of the River Lee. You can walk to the bus station easily from Cork City’s main shopping area around Patrick Street. If you’re coming by bus, there are bus services from Cork Airport, the city centre, as well as Ireland’s major towns and cities. If you’re travelling by train, Cork Kent Railway station is a short distance over the Brian Boru Bridge.

The majority of bus services from Cork City Bus Station are operated by Aircoach and Expressway, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service. On board Aircoach’s air conditioned coaches, you can enjoy free Wi-Fi from your comfortable reclining chair with a footrest. All coaches also feature ample storage spaces and power outlets to recharge your devices, while toilets are on board long distance coaches. Bus Éireann’s Expressway coaches are modern and comfortable, with luxurious leather seats, air conditioning, Wi-Fi on board, and charging points for your devices. Additionally, Expressway coaches have attachment points for child safety seats, allowing children to travel safely and parents to travel with peace of mind.

On Aircoach buses, you are allowed a maximum of two items of luggage per person to be stowed in the luggage compartment under the coach, as well as a small bag to be stored in the overhead rack, free of charge. Bicycles and larger items are allowed when the space permits. Pets and animals are not allowed on board, with the exception of guide dogs and assistance animals, and a doctor’s note is required for those travelling with an assistance animal. With Expressway, each passenger can bring on board one medium sized luggage weighing no more than 33lb (15kg), in addition to a small item of hand luggage, free of charge. The larger luggage must be placed in the luggage compartment under the bus, while the hand luggage must be capable of being stored in the overhead rack or beneath the seat. If enough space is available, additional luggage allowance can be purchased for a fee. Standard sized bicycles likewise can be carried on board for a fee, subject to sufficient room, while folding bicycles packed in a protective container may be treated as luggage and stored under the bus. Prams and children’s pushchairs are also subject to additional fees if they are to be used on board. Guide dogs and assistance animals are carried free of charge, but any other pets or animals will be forbidden on board.

If you have bought a bus ticket online or through the mobile app of the bus operator, make sure to have your phone with enough battery power and the app ready. Otherwise, a contactless card or phone payment can be used to purchase cheap bus tickets on board. A valid card or document must be produced for inspection when purchasing or using a student bus ticket or other concession rate entitlements.

Travelling by bus from Cork is cost effective and lets you avoid the stress involved with navigating traffic and hunting for limited parking in towns. As an alternative to flying, buses are less harmful to the environment than aeroplanes, and means you won’t have to go through an airport or deal with the security measures. Also, the bus prices are cheaper than other means of transportation.

Cork Douglas East, Stop 231941 is a popular station to arrive at. You’ll find many options from here to get to your destination.

Cork is serviced by some of the leading coaches companies. Keep in mind that your options may vary by the city you’re departing from. Many travellers on our site have booked Bus to get to Cork.